Q is the amount of heat added to a monoatomic ideal gas in a process in which the gas performs a work equal to Q2 on the surrounding. The molar heat capacity for the process is
A
R
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B
2R
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C
3R
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D
4R
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Solution
The correct option is C 3R From first law of thermodynamics ΔQ=ΔU+ΔW ....(i) Here, ΔQ=Q,ΔW=Q2 So, ΔU=Q−Q2 ΔU=ΔW=nCvΔT From equation (i) ΔQ=2nCvΔT nCΔT=2nCvΔT ∴C=2Cv=2×f2R=3R (∴f = 3 for monoatomic gas)